Family Law Staff Attorney

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Job location
10700 Page Ave.
Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc.
City: 
Fairfax
State: 
Virginia
ZIP: 
22030
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Job Summary:
LSNV is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Attorney to represent victims of crime, particularly victims of domestic violence, in various civil cases, including protective orders, family law matters, and other civil cases arising out of the victimization. Further, the position will focus on recruiting, training, and mentoring pro bono volunteers; and engage in outreach to – and education for – under-represented and immigrant communities. This position will be primarily based in LSNV’s Fairfax Office and is funded by the VOCA grant.

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
• Maintain full and diverse caseload
• Conduct outreach and community legal education
• Attend office and other program meetings
• Remain up to date on professional materials and other communications which are related to the job
• Develop relationships with other community partners
• Maintain general knowledge of substantive area

Requirements: 

• Must be licensed with the Virginia State Bar, or have two years of practice in another state (LAC Rule 1A:9)
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial justice, and/or public interest work, strongly preferred
• Proven experience in community engagement and advocacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability for flexible work schedule, commitment to evenings and weekends, preferred
• Strong litigation experience, preferred
• Legal aid experience, strongly preferred
• Multi-lingual (verbal and written), preferred

*LSNV requires all employees to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. LSNV may allow for exceptions to COVID-19 vaccination based on a medical exemption, disability accommodation, or religious objection; pregnant individuals may also request a deferral if they wish for the duration of the pregnancy. Staff are expected to comply with current COVID-19 policy and procedures.

To apply: 

Cover letters and resumes are reviewed upon receipt and well-qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time, the job announcement will be removed from our website. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter detailing interest in the position to Ashley McGlawn, HR Manager at [email protected].

Notes: 
LSNV is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race (including on the basis of traits historically associated with race such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), age (40 and older), marital status, disability, and military status.
Salary range: 
$58,000 - 72,000, annual salary